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bikernana · #1 Unread post by **bikernana** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 3:56 pm

I went out to practice my slow manuvers and was doing pretty good. I did my weaves, RH uturn, swerve and quick stops. I was building my confidence cause I couldn't do some of these prior to reading this website...thanks for the great advice. Anyway, I rode home and went ahead and started practicing the quick stops again. Well I did one between 5 - 10 mph and did good. Tried it again, stopped, and it was like a cartoon

...I had both feet on the ground, the bike on level ground (more or less) and then the bike slowly went down on top of my left leg.

Can anyone explain to me why it would do that? I know it's silly, but for the life of me, I can't figure out why it happened.

Thanks.

ccshamp · #2 Unread post by **ccshamp** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 2:03 am

Was your wheel turned at all?

guscave · #3 Unread post by **guscave** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 10:01 am

Something like this happened to me once while pulling into a parking space. After getting over the initial scare, I tried to analyze what I did wrong. I friend of mines suggested that maybe I used the front brakes instead of the rear while turning. I realized that was exactly what I had done. The bike wasn't completely straight yet when I pressed on the front brakes.

Luckily I was only going about 5 mph, and the engine guards helped not to let the bike fall over all the way. But it's a lesson learned and I try to keep it in mind everytime I ride.

Try to see if when you come to the stop you have the bike straight and you're applying both the front & rear breaks while down shifting.

bikernana · #4 Unread post by **bikernana** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 4:30 pm

I did apply both breaks at the same time, and when I came to a stop I stopped real fast. I think I may have inadvertantly had the front wheel turned just slightly, but I don't know. I laugh now and am thankful nothing happend. Thanks